Hoopchalk - AAU Youth Basketball Podcast

Ross Schraeder from Pro Skills youth basketball talks AAU as well as basketball in Spain, Italy, and China. One of his stories involves a little interaction with RIOT POLICE, but you'll have to listen to hear about it. Learn the in's and outs of how to pick your club team this season and have a great time hearing about what the world of basketball is like all over the world!

Dribble Up is the answer to those who want a personal trainer but can't quiet squeeze it into the budget! Eric Forkosh the inventor of Dribble Up created the Dribble Up Basketball as an answer to the "I can't afford a personal basketball trainer" problem. Eric has taken really expensive basketball training and made it affordable for anyone! If you have a smart phone and 80 dollars you can have a trainer for life! Dribble Up has made it to #1 under smart balls on Amazon and #23 over all.

Today we talk about Moses' tryout results. This week we saw a lot of happy players and a lot of not so happy players. Our hope is that the information from this episode will help you become one of the happy players! A lot of people think that scoring is the most important thing to do during tryouts but we talked to a couple of coaches and found out what they are actually looking for. You want to hear this! Visit us on our website: Hoopchalk.com Troy on FB - http://bit.ly/TroyHorneFB

Easton Allred has been a big inspiration for me. (Moses) I remember meeting him for the first time at D1 working out before school. After I left the gym to go to school I remember being jealous that he got to keep shooting around. Then I found out that he was homeschooling and I thought. I have GOT to do that! Easton has used the ability to self direct to become a College Student, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Athlete, and Adventure Seeker and he’s only 16 years old!

Coach Eric Valerio talks to us about what it takes to make your Middle School and High School Team. It's tryout season and you definitely want to hear this episode. A lot of players and parents think that making shots in tryouts is what you need to do to make the team. Well, that's wrong. Take a listen to this episode to find out exactly what you do need to focus on if you want to make the team this fall. Episode 14 - Coach Eric Valerio - How to Make The Team.  

The Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast is the best Youth Basketball podcast for young AAU basketball players and their families. Our motto is - NO MORE GUESS WORK! Our mission is to help young basketball players and their families successfully navigate the ever-changing world of youth basketball. In this podcast we will unlock all of the locked doors that have become road blocks for youth basketball players.

Our guest on this episode of Hoopchalk is Ryan Silver the founder of West Coast Elite Basketball! This episode was really great for me to get a better understanding of when to start the whole exposure camp thing and where to go. West Coast Elite is definitely a camp that we will be visiting this year and next year. In this podcast we talk basketball and basketball exposure camps! West Coast Elite Basketball Website: http://www.westcoastelitebasketball.com/ Ryan's Tip for young players is...Be Grateful

Our guest on this episode of Hoopchalk is Augie Johnston is the creator of Baller Bootcamp! This episode was one of my favorites because he did what people said couldn't be done. He told his friends that he was going to play professionally in Europe and they laughed at him. He took that as motivation and worked really hard and Augie ended up playing 5 years over seas!

Our guest on this episode of Hoopchalk is Jazz Williams of Heavens Playground Training! This episode was a trip down memory lane. We took a look back at the AAU basketball of the past and talked about how the game has changed a bit. We talk AAU and a spend a little time talking about system players and player development. It was a great time with a great with a great friend and we also talked about what trainers look for when they train young players. Thank you all so much for listening to our show!

Our guest on this episode of Hoopchalk is Coach Smith of Oak Hill Academy! Coach Smith has been named USA Today National Coach of the Year FOUR TIMES! (1994, 1999, 2004, 2012). The Oak Hill Warriors have been crowned "National High School Champions" Nine times (1993, 1994, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2016). He has coached twenty-eight McDonalds All Americans and has had seventeen former players drafted by the NBA.

Our Guest on Hoopchalk today is Maleaque Washington founder and Creator of Built By Faith or BBF Life Training. Maleaque started his journey at Kansas State University as a three sport athlete and now helps others reach their goals. Contact BBF Life To Learn more about what you can do to get ready for your Basketball or Football Season! See you inside episode 7! Troy and Moses Horne hoopchalk.com

Today our guest Earl Boykins former NBA players who played for New Jersey Nets, Cleavland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Charlotte Bobcats, Golden State Warriors, Bucks, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets. He was also USA Basketball Athlete of the year all at 5'5". You can do anything that you dream about! He now runs Boykins Basketball Academy in Denver Colorado and he coaches Douglas County Boys Basketball team in Castle Rock, CO.

In this episode we interview Marques Ogden, former NFL Player for the Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills. He is also the author of Sleepless Nights and former AAU teammate of Kevin Duran and Roy Hibbert! To name a few! In this podcast he talks about what it was like being a pro NFL player and the work that he does now with young athletes! You are going to want to check this podcast out if you are curios as to what it takes to go pro!

In this episode we interview Rich Menchio the creator of the Allnet Shooter. I can't begin to tell you the confidence and accuracy that this product has provided for Moses on and off the court. Talking with the inventor of the product was a lot of fun. Take a listen to Rich's story of going from being laughed at to shooting 50-60 percent from the arc in games. Moses has his on little story as well. Take a listen to todays episode and do your kid a favor. Pick up the Allnet Shooter! Here we go!

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